At a glance
- Soldier
- logistics
Control the Movement of Personnel and Equipment by Air, Road, Rail and Sea in support of Operations, Exercises and International Relief Operations.
- £16,844The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
- £21,425Your pay after completing basic trade training
- AgeFrom 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months
- QualificationsGCSE Grade A–C/9-4 in at least English Language and Maths
As a Movement Controller, your work is vital for keeping the Army moving. Getting it to where it needs to be no matter where that is in the world. It is your job to direct and prepare troops, vehicles and equipment for transport by air, road, rail and sea. You need to be able to think on your feet, be organised and a good communicator. The role provides opportunities to travel and gain qualifications that are recognised outside of the Army too.
The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.
Key Responsibilities
Plan movements internationally and work in military and commercial airports, seaports, railheads and road networks.
Primarily based at South Cerney, Gloucestershire. From here, you will deploy on short- and long-term movement tasks.
Be deployed worldwide - wherever the Army is stationed you will find a Movement Controller present.
Earn your Category C+E Driving Licence.
Gain your qualification in Movement of dangerous goods by Air (IATA), Sea (IMDG), Rail (RID) and Road (ADR).
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Regular (full time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months years
Qualifications:
Qualifications: GCSE Grade A–C/9-4 in at least English Language and Maths
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Training for the role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to handling a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
Step 2
Next, you will undertake your 15-week Combat Logistician course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. During this, you will earn your Category C+E Driving Licence and study general service driver modules. This training also gives you the opportunity to gain a broader knowledge on the Royal Logistic Corps functions and roles.
Step 3
You will then complete several courses, including:
Executive Movement Function
Movement Controller Cl3 (30 Days) – basic Movements introduction on the job training.
Movement Controller Cl2 (40 Days) – SQEP based (not rank related) with emphasis on managing individual tasks.
Movement Controller Cl1 (20 Days) – multi-modal task managers.
Movements Planning Function
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Movement Course (30 Days) – designed to deliver planning within a Movements environment, either as an individual tasked from a unit or within a team.
Warrant Officer Movement Course (20 Days) – strategic level planning, developing and managing tactical delivery
Qualifications you could get after training
Level 2 Certificate Logistics and Transport
Level 3 Certificate Global Logistics
Level 5 Diploma Logistics and Transport
BSc (Hons) Logistic Management (University of Lincoln)
International Trade and Logistic Operations Apprenticeship
Level 2 Aviation Customer Service Operative
Pay & benefits
Earn £16,844 during training. When you have completed 26 week’s service or finished basic trade training – whichever comes first, your pay will rise to £21,425.
How to Apply
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.
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